Psychedelic Transformation Advocate & Founder of Confluence Retreats
Myles Katz is a pioneer in the field of legal psychedelics, blending personal experience with professional innovation to advance mental health and personal transformation. As the founder and executive director of Confluence Retreats, he leads immersive, multi-day psilocybin retreats in Oregon’s Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. These retreats offer a legal, structured, and profoundly transformative experience, tailored for individuals seeking personal growth, emotional breakthroughs, and spiritual development in a safe and nurturing environment.
Myles brings a wealth of experience to his work. He co-founded The Synthesis Institute, one of the world’s first legal psilocybin service models, where he oversaw over 1,000 client experiences and trained more than 250 facilitators. This initiative cemented his reputation as a leading voice in the psychedelics space. Additionally, he has played a significant role in shaping Oregon’s psilocybin legalization, serving on advisory committees and partnering with local indigenous communities to integrate ancestral practices into modern frameworks.
With a background that spans three continents, Myles has successfully led five VC/impact-funded startups, raising over $15 million for innovative ventures focused on social impact, environmental sustainability, and personal transformation. His journey from a high-functioning entrepreneur struggling with unaddressed trauma to a purpose-driven advocate for psychedelics gives him unique insights into the transformative power of these tools.
Myles is passionate about educating audiences on the benefits of psilocybin, particularly for individuals exploring personal growth or safe alternatives to traditional mental health treatments. His approach prioritizes integrity, legality, and sustainability, making him a trusted authority in the field.
As a podcast guest, Myles delivers engaging narratives and actionable insights, inspiring audiences to explore meaningful change and unlock their full potential through intentional transformation.
As psychedelics become more culturally accepted and more states like Colorado and New Mexico introduce legal frameworks, Myles unpacks what others can learn from Oregon-the first state to legalize…
Psychedelics are making headlines, from the Surgeon General to RFK Jr., but public understanding hasn’t caught up. Myles explores what most media coverage misses about psilocybin, and why public…
Curious but cautious? Myles demystifies the process of attending a legal psychedelic retreat-from preparation to facilitation to integration. He walks through what guests experience at Confluence…
From supplements to saunas, the wellness industry is evolving fast, and psychedelics are no longer fringe. Myles discusses how regulated, legal psychedelic retreats are emerging as a new tier in the…
3+ podcast & stage appearances. Remote or in studio, broadcast-grade audio.